Jia Xu's plan to stir up the wind and rain in Xiangyang ran aground, and Liu Xiu breathed a sigh of relief for the time being, but Jia Xu was always in the north, like a bone in his throat, which made it difficult for Liu Xiu to feel at ease.

Liu Xiu had already made a decision in his heart that he was going to go north and personally solve Jia Xu's matter.

Prior to this, Liu Xiu was recalling the content of papermaking in later generations.

In this era, in fact, papermaking technology has been relatively mature, but the paper produced is quite expensive, and ordinary people cannot afford to use it, so it is necessary to improve the raw materials and papermaking process.

Liu Xiu found a craftsman in the craftsman's workshop to make Zuobo paper, and then explained the key points and materials of papermaking, so that the people in the craftsman's workshop could conduct experiments.

When the craftsmen in the craftsman's workshop heard this, they were all very surprised.

Zuobo paper has a mature production process, although the cost is expensive, but it is also quite good.

Now, Liu Xiu wants to improve.

Is this kind of improvement appropriate? Can it be successful?

In the hearts of every craftsman, such a thought emerged.

It's just that they also knew that Liu Xiu had designed a cylinder car, and they also knew that the Quyuan plow that the Huang family was selling was designed by Liu Xiu, so they all suppressed the doubts in their hearts.

Moreover, after all, Liu Xiu is the pastor of Jingzhou and the sovereign, Liu Xiu has given an order, and they must carry it out.

After Liu Xiu arranged the papermaking plan, he 'handed over' the matter to Huang Yueying.

The current Huang Yueying, although she is more than three months pregnant, is still not idle, and Liu Xiu will not stop her. With Huang Yueying in check, Liu Xiu was relieved.

Back in the study, Liu Xiu called Yi Yuan, Kuai Liang and Pang Tong.

Take your seats!

Liu Xiu opened his mouth and said, "I invited you here today for Jia Xu's business. Now that Jia Xu has arrived in the north, it must be difficult for Jingzhou to want peace. Jia Xu is like a poisonous snake coiled in Nanyang County, if Jia Xu is not eliminated, Jingzhou will always be in danger. Therefore, I plan to go north to Nanyang County and meet Jia Xu in person for a while. ”

Yi Zhizheng said: "The lord, the so-called son of a daughter can't sit down, the lord presides over the overall situation in Xiangyang, as for Jia Xu in the north, he has Zhang Ren and Wei Yan to take precautions, and even the lord can control the overall situation of Nanyang County remotely, and I don't think there is any need to go north." ”

Kuai Liang nodded and said, "I also agree with Ji Bo's suggestion, since the lord served as the state pastor, after careful calculation, he didn't have much time to stay in Xiangyang at all, and almost most of the time was outside. Now, the overall situation in Jingzhou has been settled and temporarily settled, but the lord is leaving. ”

Liu Xiu smiled and said, "Uncle Ji, Zirou, the reason why I dare to leave is because the two of you are like my right-hand men, one left and one right, sorting out government affairs for me." Without you, I would not have dared to leave Xiangyang. ”

In a word, there was a hint of softness on the tense faces of Yi and Kuailiang.

In fact, Liu Xiu's non-'meddling' in government affairs did give Yi and Kuailiang more independent authority.

If you are the ruler, you have to 'intervene' in everything, on the contrary, the people below will not be able to give full play, and in order to do things, you have to figure out the thoughts of the lord, but it is easy to intrigue.

Liu Xiu firmly controlled the military power, so he could defend and let Yi and Kuai Liang preside over government affairs.

I am relaxed, and government affairs are running in an orderly manner.

Liu Xiu saw that the two of them were silent for a while, and continued: "Ji Bo, Zirou, this is a 'chaotic' world, not a peaceful and prosperous world. If I want to hold Jingzhou and go north to Cao Cao, my focus must be on the military, so I can only be outside most of the time. In government affairs, I can only work hard for the two of you. ”

Yi Ji hurriedly said: "My lord, dealing with government affairs is a matter within the responsibility of the lower officials, and this is not hard." ”

Kuai Liang also said respectfully: "We handle government affairs and serve the Lord, which is what people and ministers should do. Now that the lord has decided, Ji Bo and I will no longer stop it, but the lord will go north to Chaoyang County, and we must pay attention to safety. ”

Liu Xiu said with a smile: "When I go north to Chaoyang County, I will bring Huang Hu, Shamoke and a team of soldiers, and I will definitely be safe." ”

Kuai Liang and Yi Yuan nodded, both breathing a sigh of relief.

Pang Tong said: "The lord goes north, and the lowly position must also participate." ”

"Of course!"

Liu Xiu smiled, Pang Tong had to follow him north.

Pang Tong changed his words and said, "Lord, this time I went north, and I plan to take Huo Jun with me." This person is familiar with military strategy and is a talent that can be created. Let him go to the north, it can also open his eyes and lay the foundation for the future. ”

"Yes!"

Liu Xiu nodded and agreed.

When it comes to Huo Jun, Liu Xiu is quite familiar with Liao Hua, Yi Feng and Yang Hao.

After opening the department before, the four people were arranged, and Liu Xiu didn't pay attention to it anymore.

Now that Pang Tongyi mentioned Huo Jun, Liu Xiu remembered these people, so he asked, "Mr. Jibo, how are Huo Jun, Liao Hua, Yi Feng and Yang Hao?"

At the mention of these people, there was also a smile in the eyes of Yi Zhi.

Yi Ji said: "Returning to the princes, Huo Jun is good at military affairs, and as Pang Junshi said just now, he is a talent that can be created, which is quite good." As for Liao Hua, Yang Hao and Yi Feng, they are all outstanding, and they are familiar with government affairs in a very short time, and then draw inferences from each other. Even, let them be on their own. However, if these four people want to become great, they still need to lay a solid foundation and continue to hone. ”

Liu Xiu smiled and said, "It is rare for Mr. Ji Bo to have such a high evaluation. ”

Yi said: "In the next is just a matter of facts, based on their ability, now they have begun to gradually tilt government affairs, so that they can have access to more government affairs, not only limited to their own duties, which is conducive to future development." ”

Liu Xiu said: "Mr. Jibo's 'operation', I don't worry." ”

After several people discussed the matter together, Liu Xiu arranged it.

told Huang Yueying and Sun Shangxiang the news, and after saving it for a long time, Liu Xiu took Huang Hu, Sha Moke, Pang Tong and Huo Jun and his party to the north.

This time to the north, the soldiers of the Flying Tiger Battalion only mobilized 100 people.

The group hurried quickly and went straight to Nanyang County.

This time he went north, because Liu Xiu had cut off Jia Xu's eyeliner in Xiangyang before, so that Jia Xu's control of Xiangyang was dark in a short period of time, so Liu Xiu's northward journey was completely hidden.

Liu Xiu led the army through Deng County, then quickly went north, and then quietly arrived in Chaoyang County.

Today's Chaoyang County is the station of the Fifth Army, and it is also a temporary place of governance.

The procession entered the city and stayed at the government office.

After Liu Xiu settled, he directly invited Wei Yan and Zhang Ren to the hall.

Everyone gathered in the hall, and the guests and hosts were seated.

Liu Xiu said directly: "Wei Yan, who is in charge of Nanyang County, what is the situation during this period?"

Wei Yan said: "Back to the lord, everything is fine for the time being, there is no other situation." Because of the support and assistance from Xiangyang, the people in several counties under our jurisdiction can be fed and clothed. Even, the people of Wanxian, Xinye County, Jianyang County and other places in the north have also gone south. However, because of the geographical location of Nanyang County, it has always been difficult for business to develop. ”

Liu Xiu waved his hand and said, "Don't worry, take your time." ”

Immediately, Liu Xiu's eyes fell on Zhang Ren's body.

Zhang Ren took the initiative to say: "Lord, in this short period of time, the Cao army under Cao Ren has not moved, and there has been no war between the two sides. ”

Liu Xiu nodded and said, "That's fine." ”

Zhang Ren asked again: "The lord personally went north, is there anything wrong?"

Liu Xiu replied: "When Jia Xu arrived in Wanxian, he set up a plan against Xiangyang. I came this time to take down Jia Xu. As long as he is in Wanxian, Jingzhou will not be peaceful. Therefore, this time I want to take Jia Xu. ”

Wei Yan's eyes flashed with a 'fine' light, and he couldn't wait to ask, "Is the lord planning to attack Cao Jun?"

Liu Xiu shook his head and said, "It is impossible to send troops on a large scale. ”

In the current situation, it is impossible for Liu Xiu to use force in a big way for the time being, because Jingzhou needs to be adjusted. Therefore, Liu Xiu's targeting of Jia Xu can only be a small-scale action and 'confrontation'.

Wei Yan was slightly disappointed in his heart, but he still didn't show 'show' on his face, and said, "In this case, the lord's plan will be released?"